Piping Designer / Business Development Specialist Job at MDS Staffing, Houston, TX

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  • MDS Staffing
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Job Title:

Senior Piping Designer / Business Development Specialist (Remote)

Location:

Preferred: Remote, but based out of Houston, TX or Chicago, IL (other strategic hubs considered based on fit)

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, relationship-focused Senior Piping Designer to help us expand our piping design services into a key regional market. This unique role combines hands-on piping design expertise with strategic client development—bringing technical credibility, problem-solving capabilities, and trusted relationships to every interaction.

You'll be backed by our core team of process, mechanical, and piping designers while taking the lead on piping design projects and developing new client relationships. Your role is to help manufacturers navigate complex piping design challenges—not through aggressive sales—but by being a credible, technical partner they can rely on for superior design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead piping design projects from concept through completion using industry-standard software and practices
  • Build and manage client relationships focused on piping design services in your region
  • Scope and manage piping design projects using internal support teams
  • Identify business opportunities specifically related to piping design needs and align them with internal and external capabilities
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor for piping design challenges, not just a vendor
  • Attend site visits, client meetings, and industry events to build relationships and assess project needs
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to overall team technical capabilities

Technical Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of experience in piping design for industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing facilities
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software (AutoCAD, Plant 3D, PDMS, E3D, or similar)
  • Strong understanding of piping codes, standards, and best practices (ASME B31.3, etc.)
  • Experience with P&IDs, isometrics, piping layouts, and support design
  • Hands-on project management and customer-facing experience in consulting environment

Business Development Qualifications:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Regional knowledge of manufacturing and industrial markets
  • Proven track record of building lasting professional relationships
  • Comfort with consultative selling approach focused on technical solutions

Ideal Traits:

  • Technical credibility that opens doors and builds trust
  • Strong industry relationships within the target region
  • Accountable and collaborative approach to both design work and business development
  • Willingness to balance hands-on design execution with proactive relationship building
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality for regional market development

Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with senior design experience
  • Performance-based increases tied to billable hours and business development milestones

Job Tags

Remote work,

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